Drink coffee with Near West Side residents; watch a movie at Wellpoint Care Network; learn about mental health; make a snack at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch; and take a ceramics class with Mitchell Street Arts.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 26
Support performers during a teen open mic at Radio Milwaukee; check out a new business on the Near West Side; enjoy a free movie night; have a relaxing art session; and receive entrepreneurial guidance.
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CeLani Skin & Wellness wins Rev-Up MKE, looks to bring healing options to Near West Side
Judges chose CeLani Skin & Wellness, a spa and wellness center by Brittney Rodriguez, as the winner of Rev-Up MKE small business competition for entrepreneurs on the Near West Side.
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5 things to know and do the week of Sept. 11
Attend a live pitch event for new businesses on the Near West Side; register for free citizenship classes; find out about community resources at the Mitchell Street Branch; learn about solar power; and give your input on how Milwaukee should grow.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 8
Have fun at the 12th annual Silver City International Festival; get ready for Near West Side Week; participate in a clothing swap; check out an Afro-Latino performing arts program; and support Epikos Church’s fall kickoff gathering.
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Rev-Up MKE finalists prepare to pitch their Near West Side business dreams
Rev-Up MKE finalists prepare to pitch their Near West Side business dreams
Rev-Up MKE hosts a “Shark Tank” experience in which finalists pitch business ideas. They also get training and support from mentors through Near West Side Partners to prepare them for their pitches
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NNS Spotlight: ‘Keeping the best interest of the community at heart’: Near West Side Partners celebrates 7 years of service
Leaders of Near West Side Partners say the community has much to celebrate as area attracts new businesses and residents.
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‘I just wanted it to taste good’: Milwaukee baker sells allergen-free cookie and brownie mixes nationwide
All Nubian Simmons wanted was to have dessert like everyone else. But her severe wheat and dairy allergy made that next to impossible. So she launched The Pink Bakery to help others.
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5 things to do this weekend: Sept. 27 to Sept. 29
It’s the first weekend of fall, and there’s plenty to do in Milwaukee.